David Attenborough: horrified by the destruction of the oceans by humans
David Attenborough: horrified by the destruction of the oceans by humans
London - David Attenborough describes the human influence on the deep sea floor as "indescribably terrible". In a conversation with Prince William
The invisible damage to humanity
"The terrible thing is that it remains hidden for most people," says Attenborough. "What we have done to the deep sea floor is simply terrible. If we did something similar on land, everyone would be outraged." The sensational images that were captured in this film triggered horror.
The message of the documentary
The impressive documentation "Ocean with david Attenborough" Attenborough's life's work with the age of ocean discovery coincides and shows why a healthy ocean is decisive for the stability and the thriving of the entire planet.
The film will be available online on Sunday, the World Ocean Day. "If this film can do anything if it only sharpens public awareness, it will be very, very important," said Attenborough. "I can only hope that the people who see him realize that something has to be done before we destroy this great treasure."
The meaning of natural films
The 99-year-old moderator mentioned to William that it was "gratifying" to have access to the people's living rooms. "Whole families who sit comfortably at home can suddenly see something new. Films like this can reveal something new," he said.
Prince William was fascinated about the unexplored limits of the ocean and the possibility that there are maritime regions that have never been entered by humans. "Undisputed," replied Borough. "We are now able to penetrate into areas where there has never been anything like us." The Prince of Wales sees an “optimistic moment for the next generation of being able to be larger explorers.”
environmental protection and innovation
In 2020, the two founded the Earthshot Prize - an ambitious environmental initiative that offers green solutions for some of the most urgent challenges in the world, including the protection of the oceans. The price awards £ 1 million annually (approx. $ 1.2 million) to five winners. The organizers hope to finance at least 50 groundbreaking environmental solutions by 2030.
urgent words for protecting the oceans
"Ocean" builds on Attenborough's years of cooperation with marine scientists who work on researching and documenting the deep sea. The publication is made against the background of growing concerns about threats such as deep -sea mining, decline in biodiversity and the vulnerability of maritime ecosystems compared to climate change.
In addition, the documentation appears shortly before the UN Ocean Conference, which will later take place in Nice this month in Nice. In principle, Member States agreed to protect 30 % of the world's oceans, but progress was slow. In "Ocean" Attenborough demands more urgency.
This report was supported by CNNS Nell Lewis.
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